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Youth Unemployment Rates by Country 2024

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Summary

The data measures youth unemployment rates for people aged 15-24 across countries and regions. South Africa shows the highest rate at 60.2%, while Qatar has the lowest at 0.6%. The world average stands at 13.3%. These rates matter because high youth unemployment signals job market issues and affects economic growth.

Key findings

  • Djibouti has highest rate at 76.5%.
  • South Africa reaches 60.2%.
  • Qatar lowest at 0.6%.
  • Niger records 0.4%.
  • World average is 13.3%.

Metrics Framework

  • Youth unemployment rate is percentage of labor force aged 15-24 without work but seeking employment.
  • Unit of measure is percent (%).
  • Data covers most recent year, mainly 2024.
  • Uses modeled ILO estimates for countries and regions.

Tags

#YouthUnemployment#ILO#WorldBank#Global#2024

Source

data.worldbank.org
Source Authority100
Correctness100

Table View

LocationYouth Unemployment
Afghanistan17.2
Albania25.6
Algeria29.9
Angola26.7
Argentina19.2
Armenia26.7
Australia9.4
Austria10.4
Azerbaijan13.5
Bahamas, The18.3
Bahrain5.5
Bangladesh9.1
Barbados18
Belarus10.5
Belgium17.3
Belize18.6
Benin3.1
Bhutan17.9
Bolivia5.2
Bosnia and Herzegovina27.3
Botswana45.3
Brazil15.7
Brunei Darussalam17.9
Bulgaria12.5
Burkina Faso6.5
Burundi1.7
Cabo Verde28.1
Cambodia0.7
Cameroon6.6
Canada13.3
Central African Republic10
Chad1.5
Channel Islands13.7
Chile21
China15
Colombia19.4
Comoros8.8
Congo, Dem. Rep.8
Congo, Rep.40.6
Costa Rica20.5
Cote d'Ivoire4.2
Croatia16.5
Cuba4.3
Cyprus12.9
Czechia9.2
Denmark11.8
Djibouti76.5
Dominican Republic12.9
Ecuador8.6
Egypt, Arab Rep.17.3
El Salvador7.5
Equatorial Guinea15.6
Eritrea10.1
Estonia19.3
Eswatini54.4
Ethiopia5.4
Fiji15.1
Finland18.7
France18.6
French Polynesia36.5
Gabon36.3
Gambia, The10.8
Georgia29.9
Germany6.6
Ghana5.3
Greece22.4
Guam12.9
Guatemala4.6
Guinea7.1
Guinea-Bissau2.8
Guyana24.7
Haiti36.8
Honduras8.3
Hong Kong SAR, China9.5
Hungary15.1
Iceland8.8
India15.7
Indonesia13.1
Iran, Islamic Rep.21.3
Iraq31.7
Ireland10.4
Israel6.2
Italy20.2
Jamaica10.4
Japan3.9
Jordan39.1
Kazakhstan3.8
Kenya15.5
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.7.8
Korea, Rep.6.4
Kuwait15.1
Kyrgyz Republic8.4
Lao PDR2.2
Latvia13.6
Lebanon22.7
Lesotho24.7
Liberia2.2
Libya50.6
Lithuania13.7
Luxembourg21.7
Macao SAR, China6.7
Madagascar5.5
Malawi6.9
Malaysia12.3
Maldives14.8
Mali3.8
Malta9.1
Mauritania23
Mauritius16.5
Mexico5.8
Moldova4.5
Mongolia11.5
Montenegro24
Morocco22.4
Mozambique11.5
Myanmar10
Namibia37.2
Nepal20.6
Netherlands8.8
New Caledonia31.8
New Zealand14
Nicaragua9.6
Niger0.4
Nigeria5.1
North Macedonia28.7
Norway12.1
Oman13.5
Pakistan9.5
Panama19.7
Papua New Guinea3.8
Paraguay13.4
Peru9.7
Philippines7
Poland10.7
Portugal21.8
Puerto Rico (US)13.1
Qatar0.6
Romania23.6
Russian Federation8.3
Rwanda16.6
Samoa12.7
Sao Tome and Principe8.6
Saudi Arabia11.5
Senegal3.9
Serbia21.4
Sierra Leone3.5
Singapore6.3
Slovak Republic19
Slovenia11
Solomon Islands2.9
Somalia, Fed. Rep.34.1
South Africa60.2
South Sudan18.5
Spain26.6
Sri Lanka19.1
St. Lucia21.3
St. Vincent and the Grenadines41.9
Sudan12
Suriname24.9
Sweden24.3
Switzerland8.2
Syrian Arab Republic32.8
Tajikistan14.6
Tanzania2.3
Thailand4.7
Timor-Leste3.2
Togo3.4
Tonga6
Trinidad and Tobago8
Tunisia38.9
Turkiye16.3
Turkmenistan9.3
Uganda4.2
Ukraine19.1
United Arab Emirates6.4
United Kingdom14.3
United States8.9
Uruguay26.7
Uzbekistan10.8
Vanuatu11.4
Venezuela, RB10.2
Viet Nam6.3
Virgin Islands (U.S.)23
West Bank and Gaza36.1
Yemen, Rep.32.2
Zambia10.1
Zimbabwe15.4
World13.3
Arab World25.4
Caribbean small states18.8
Central Europe and the Baltics14.6
East Asia & Pacific12.2
East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)12.7
Euro area16.5
Europe & Central Asia14.1
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)13.8
European Union16.2
Fragile and conflict affected situations11.2
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)7.6
Latin America & Caribbean12.8
Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)12.6
Least developed countries: UN classification9.7
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan18.5
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)19.2
North America9.3
OECD members11.6
Other small states25.7
Pacific island small states9.5
Small states22
South Asia15.1
Sub-Saharan Africa10.1
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)10.7
High income11.5
Low & middle income13.8
Low income11.2
Lower middle income12.7
Middle income14.1
Upper middle income16.2

Analysis

Highest Youth Unemployment Rates
South Africa leads with 60.2% youth unemployment, followed by Djibouti at 76.5%, Eswatini at 54.4%, and Libya at 50.6%. St. Vincent and the Grenadines reaches 41.9%, Congo Rep. 40.6%, and Tunisia 38.9%. These high figures above 38% point to severe challenges in job access for young people in these locations. Botswana adds 45.3% to the list of extremes over 40%.
Lowest Youth Unemployment Rates
Qatar records the lowest youth unemployment at 0.6%, with Niger at 0.4%, Cambodia at 0.7%, and Kazakhstan at 3.8%. Other low rates include Papua New Guinea 3.8%, Japan 3.9%, and Mali 3.8%. Benin shows 3.1%, Burundi 1.7%, and Chad 1.5%. These under 4% rates suggest strong employment opportunities for youth in these areas.
Regional Youth Unemployment Averages
The world average youth unemployment rate is 13.3%, with Arab World at 25.4% and Small states at 22%. Euro area stands at 16.5%, European Union 16.2%, and Latin America & Caribbean 12.8%. Sub-Saharan Africa averages 10.1%, East Asia & Pacific 12.2%, and High income 11.5%. These figures show variation across 13.3% to 25.4%.
Income Group Comparisons
Low & middle income countries average 13.8% youth unemployment, Upper middle income 16.2%, and Middle income 14.1%. Low income is 11.2%, Lower middle income 12.7%, and OECD members 11.6%. High income averages 11.5%, while Fragile situations show 11.2%. Heavily indebted poor countries record 7.6%, highlighting differences from 7.6% to 16.2% across groups.

Related Visuals

Youth Unemployment Rate, Highest 25 Countries, Ages 15-24, 2023

Djibouti tops global youth unemployment at 76. 27% in 2023, with South Africa close at 59.
bartheglobaleconomy.com

Unemployment Rate Youth per Country

Niger leads with just 0. 42% youth unemployment in 2023, per ILO estimates.
barstatista.comdestatis.de

FAQ

It measures the share of youth aged 15-24 in the labor force who lack work but seek and are available for jobs. The rate uses modeled ILO estimates. Data includes countries like South Africa at 60.2% and Qatar at 0.6%, with world average 13.3%. This focuses on active job seekers.

High rates like 76.5% in Djibouti or 60.2% in South Africa show limited job options for young people. This can signal weak economies or barriers to entry. Low rates under 1% like Niger 0.4% indicate better access. The global 13.3% average highlights uneven conditions across locations.

Data reflects the most recent year available, mainly 2024, using ILO modeled estimates. It includes over 170 countries and regions. Examples are South Africa 60.2% and world 13.3%. No forecasts are present; values represent latest reported figures.

Data comes from World Bank using ILO modeled estimates. It covers youth labor force percentages. Null values mean no data availability. Source ensures consistency across countries like Qatar 0.6% and Djibouti 76.5%. The available sources do not specify further modeling details.